Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories

Book SynopsisThe joys of giving and receiving are celebrated in this easy-to-read Level B story.   On a cold day, a shivering cat jumps through the basement window of a small apartment building. Inside he meets Rat, who shows him upstairs. Along the way, Cat meets everyone in the building—and each of his new, welcoming neighbors has a gift to share.   When he reaches the top, Cat finds a place of his own. Cat is happy!   Cutaway illustrations of the apartment building, filled with the characters'' cozy homes, give young readers plenty of details to pore over, and the spare text is simple enough for beginners to read on their own.   The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards.  Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations

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Book SynopsisFly into fun with a determined girl engineer named Min who finds a clever way to join her big sister''s games. This Level G book is perfect for young readers building their vocabulary and skills!   Big Sister Ann and her friend Bess are playing school—and Min wants to join in. But Ann tells Min she''s not ready for school.  Here is the line. says Ann, You may not step over it.   Min doesn''t give up so easily, though—she finds a rock and a board, some rope and a tube, and builds herself a catapult and rocket. Launching herself into the air and over the line, Min ends up in the middle of the playdate without stepping over the line.   Beginning readers will cheer underdog Min''s triumphant landing in this easy-to-read book that celebrates ingenuity and perseverance.  Detailed watercolor illustrations by Caldecott medalist Emily Arnold McCully showcase the budding engineer''s brilliant plan. They''ll all play rocket sc

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Book SynopsisA walk in town turns into a harrowing adventure for six little ducklings in this Guided Reading Level C Book. Following their mother down the street, the baby ducklings are swept up in a gush of water and washed down a storm drain.  Quack! says their mother.  Cheep cheep! call the babies. Sailing through the sewer pipes, the little ducks go, as mother duck chases them from drain to drain, trying to keep them calm.  When her quacks attract the attention of a kind-hearted man, the little ducks are rescued! With warm, nostalgic watercolor paintings, Caldecott Medalist Emily Arnold McCully takes readers on a journey, chasing the little ducklings and their mother through the streets of a small town and a busier city.  Perfect for young readers, this is a satisfying story of accidental adventure-- with a happy ending. A Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year! The award-winning  I Like to Read® series

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Book SynopsisFly into fun with a determined girl engineer named Min who finds a clever way to join her big sister''s games. This Level G book is perfect for young readers building their vocabulary and skills!   Big Sister Ann and her friend Bess are playing school—and Min wants to join in. But Ann tells Min she''s not ready for school.  Here is the line. says Ann, You may not step over it.   Min doesn''t give up so easily, though—she finds a rock and a board, some rope and a tube, and builds herself a catapult and rocket. Launching herself into the air and over the line, Min ends up in the middle of the playdate without stepping over the line.   Beginning readers will cheer underdog Min''s triumphant landing in this easy-to-read book that celebrates ingenuity and perseverance.  Detailed watercolor illustrations by Caldecott medalist Emily Arnold McCully showcase the budding engineer''s brilliant plan. They''ll all play rocket sc

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Book SynopsisTry, try again is the lesson Crow teaches beginning readers in this picture book reader. Crow was all alone. But like all crows, he was very clever. Using autumn leaves for wings, sticks for the body and a crab apple for the head, Crow made a friend! But winter winds blew in, destroying his creation. Undaunted, Crow fashioned another bird friend out of snow but could not prevent it from melting in the warm spring sun. Alone again, Crow heard the caw, caw, caw of a real, live bird. Together they built a nest and by summer, Crow had a family. This warm, satisfying story celebrates perseverance and ingenuity. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level D.

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Book SynopsisWhat could be more fun than a houseful of prehistoric pals? When a boy discovers that dinosaurs are emerging from the eggs sitting on the kitchen counter, it''s a dream come true. Unfortunately, the boy is not so sure Mom and Dad will feel the same way, so he decides to hide his new friends. That plan works for a while, but the dinosaurs keep growing, and growing, and growing! New readers will delight in this rib-tickling fantasy with its exuberant illustrations and hilarious twist. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level E.

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Book SynopsisIn this charming easy-to-read companion to Pete Won''t Eat, which earned starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal, Pete''s sister Rose is having a party. She promises Pete some cake if he will deliver invitations to her friends Nell, Don and Gert. What a good deal for Pete! Pete brings Nell and Don their notes, but he gets distracted and forgets all about Gert. On the day of the party, Pete''s mistake causes many hurt feelings. Can Pete save the party -- and will he still get cake? An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level E.

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Book SynopsisPig loves to read. He''s never without a big stack of books! He reads them one after another. His friends know they''ll find him with his snout in a book, whether he''s at home, on the bus or even at the beach. But one day, Pig has no books. He looks everywhere and can''t find a single thing to read! Instead of panicking, Pig has a great idea. He knows just how to solve this problem . . . Pig will write his own book! An ideal book for the emergent reader. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level D.

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Book SynopsisWhen Pete sets off for Grandma''s house, he runs into bad traffic. He tries a different route, and soon finds himself lost on a woodsy road. Where is Mutt Street? he asks a bear. That way, the bear replies. As Pete follows directions from different animals he meets, he finds himself in the desert, the jungle and even the arctic! In this story of an accidental journey turned epic adventure, early readers will delight in all of Pete''s stops along the way to Mutt Street, where Grandma is there to greet him. An I Like to Read® book for emerging readers. Guided Reading Level C.

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Book SynopsisSing and roar along with your baby in this newly imagined nursery song.In this vibrant board book perfect for small hands, squeak and bark and chatter along with a kitten and puppy rowing their way gently down the stream in a rain forest. To the tune of a family favorite nursery song, introduce the many different rain forest animals with one delightful surprise after another.Jane Cabrera''s Story Time gives favorite nursery rhymes and songs a new toddler-friendly twist. These interactive favorites feature bold, bright, illustrations and catchy refrains. Don''t miss other fun titles including One Two Buckle My Shoe, Ten in the Bed, and Over in the Meadow.

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Book SynopsisA dog barks at everything he loves—a cat, a squirrel, and his favorite boy! This Level A book is perfect for new readers.    I see a cat. I see a bird. I see a fly.  Easy-to-read text and fun pictures follow a dog through his happy day.  Sitting inside his house, the dog watches other animals pass by the glass door . . . until his beloved boy comes home, and the two pals dash outside, determined to get up close and personal with all the backyard wildlife! 2018 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book American Library Association Notable Book Junior Library Guild Selection   Level A books, for early kindergarten, have one short sentence that repeats on every page with only one word change per spread. Images help tell the story—leading to faster decoding of sight words. This proven method starts the earliest readers on the path to reading fluency. When Level A is

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Book SynopsisEven the youngest readers can follow Big Bunny through the city in this brightly illustrated Level A reader! Here is a foot. . . . and another foot. Through windows, behind trees, and behind buildings, Big Bunny is peeking out. More than one hundred fifty colorful animal characters, busily walking through their city, stop and look at the giant bunny in their midst.  What could all of these clues add up to? Why, it''s Big Bunny—a huge balloon, sailing down the street with a smile in the middle of a parade! Beginning readers will love searching through Steve Henry''s detailed spreads for hints, looking for Big Bunny in each spread. The text features brief, simple sentences with no more than one word changing from page to page, making this one of the first books a child will be able to read on their own. For older readers, an author''s note explains the inspiration behind the story, artistic influences, and some of the unexpected treasure

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Book SynopsisMother Duck asks Pip to sit on her eggs for a bit. As soon as Pip sits, he hears a tap! The chicks are hatching! The chicks follow Pip, even when Mother Duck returns. Oh no! They think Pip is their mother! With charming art and a sweet, simple text, Mary Morgan tells a fun and touching story about mistaken identity, childhood adventures, and motherly love.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat likes to nap—but his family has other ideas in this Guided Reading Level A story, simple enough for young readers to understand on their own, now available in a smaller 6x9 size! A pair of rowdy siblings wake their furry friend up to play, and proceed to carry him around the house—no matter how the cat feels about it.  They love Big Cat, and it''s clear Big Cat loves them, too. . . . even if he doesn''t love flying or playing dress-up. His cartoonishly exagerrated expressions are sure to charm. With five words or less per page, this story is simple enough to be the first book a child reads on their own—and funny enough to become a favorite.  Geisel Medalist Ethan Long''s illustrations of the big-bellied feline and his enthusiastic human pals bring Big Cat''s adventures to life.  Big Cat can be fun—and reading can be fun, too! The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading leve

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Book SynopsisEven the youngest readers can follow Big Bunny through the city in this brightly illustrated Level A reader—now in a kid-friendly 6x9 format. Here is a foot. . . . and another foot. Through windows, behind trees, and behind buildings, Big Bunny is peeking out. More than one hundred fifty colorful animal characters, busily walking through their city, stop and look at the giant bunny in their midst.  What could all of these clues add up to? Why, it''s Big Bunny—a huge balloon, sailing down the street with a smile in the middle of a parade! Beginning readers will love searching through Steve Henry''s detailed spreads for hints, looking for Big Bunny in each spread. The text features brief, simple sentences with no more than one word changing from page to page, making this one of the first books a child will be able to read on their own. For older readers, an author''s note explains the inspiration behind the story, artist

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Book SynopsisFor the very newest readers, a funny story with charming illustrations--about friendship, animals, and jumping!--by a beloved author-illustrator.I can jump.She can jump.A bug, a cow (over the moon, of course) . . . even a hippo can jump. Delightful illustrations by David McPhail and simple text will have new readers jumping for joy!

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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-read book with fun characters, visual humor, and an important theme--the joy of helping othersTwo friends, Mike, an elephant, and Pat, a fish in a fishbowl, are in a rowboat. While Mike naps, Pat jumps into the ocean, where he meets other fish. When a shark appears, Pat and his new fish friends are in trouble . . . until two chubby gray legs appear near the surface. Mike lands on the shark and frightens the toothy fish away. Mike has a great time underwater until he realizes he is out of air. Now the fish help Mike.

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Book SynopsisThe illustrator of the best-selling Biscuit books has created an adorable mouse who inhabits a Borrowers-like world.To a tiny creature like Squeak, a sneaker can become a bed, a toy can become a vehicle, and a few crumbs can become a meal. Readers will be fascinated by the contrast in scale between the giant human world (inhabited by two unsuspecting children) and the diminutive mouse world. As an extra treat, there are fun mazes on the endpapers that follow Squeak's adventure!

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Book SynopsisA Level B I Like to Read book about cars, colors, and funny animals!The rhino loves his red car . . . which just happens to have a rhino-horn hood ornament. And the alligator loves her green car that has sharp teeth and spikes just like hers! The shark's car has a fin and a tail. The funny animals in this book match their equally funny cars as they all make their way to a car party!

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Book SynopsisThe whole kingdom has gathered to celebrate Hanukkah--but a dastardly dragon keeps interrupting the festivities. Can the Eight Knights of Hanukkah set things right? A Sydney Taylor Notable Book It's the last night of Hanukkah and everyone is doing their part for the big celebration, but a dragon called Dreadful has other ideas. He roams the countryside, interrupting the party preparations. Lady Sadie must call upon the Eight Knights of Hanukkah to perform deeds of awesome kindness and stupendous bravery and put an end to the dragon's shenanigans.When Dreadful eats all the special donuts the baker made, Sir Lily helps the baker make more sufganiyot. Sir Alex makes a young lad a new dreidel after Dreadful scorched his original one. And on the Knights go--but when they finally catch up to Dreadful, a funny surprise awaits them!Leslie Kimmelman crafts a humorous and touching story out of a bit of wordplay and a love for a holiday that trul

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Book SynopsisA dog barks at everything he loves—a cat, a squirrel, and his favorite boy! This Level A book is perfect for new readers.    I see a cat. I see a bird. I see a fly.  Easy-to-read text and fun pictures follow a dog through his happy day.  Sitting inside his house, the dog watches other animals pass by the glass door . . . until his beloved boy comes home, and the two pals dash outside, determined to get up close and personal with all the backyard wildlife! 2018 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book American Library Association Notable Book Junior Library Guild Selection   Level A books, for early kindergarten, have one short sentence that repeats on every page with only one word change per spread. Images help tell the story—leading to faster decoding of sight words. This proven method starts the earliest readers on the path to reading fluency. When Level A is

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Book SynopsisLike all dogs, Bob likes breakfast, riding in the family car, and digging for bones. But unlike other dogs, Bob cooks breakfast for himself and his family, drives the family car and digs for dinosaur bones with a paleontologist. When the girl next door challenges Bob’s owner to a contest to see whose dog is best, Bob doesn’t sit, fetch or speak on command. Bob loses. I’m sorry, Bob says as the girl and her dog march off in triumph. But to make up for his deficiencies, Bob makes pizza for the family.Readers will enjoy the wry humor that is underscored by an ironic text and understated illustrations.

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Book SynopsisDig deep with Mole to uncover the best treasures of all in this Guided Reading Level G story.   Hunting for buried treasure, Mole unearths a twig. It''s not much use to him, but a bird flying by wants it for a nest. When he discovers a shell, Mole gives it to Snail for a cozy home. Happy to share, Mole keeps digging, and uncovers—another hole, with another little mole in it. A new friend—what a treasure indeed.   Brightly colored illustrations enhance this simple story about friendship, sharing, and perseverance, created by husband and wife team Jane and Will Hillenbrand. Perfect for sharing with your own treasured friends, this is an ideal read-aloud for emerging readers.   The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards.  Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors&

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Book SynopsisA walk in town turns into a harrowing adventure for six little ducklings in this Guided Reading Level C Book. Following their mother down the street, the baby ducklings are swept up in a gush of water and washed down a storm drain.  Quack! says their mother.  Cheep cheep! call the babies. Sailing through the sewer pipes, the little ducks go, as mother duck chases them from drain to drain, trying to keep them calm.  When her quacks attract the attention of a kind-hearted man, the little ducks are rescued! With warm, nostalgic watercolor paintings, Caldecott Medalist Emily Arnold McCully takes readers on a journey, chasing the little ducklings and their mother through the streets of a small town and a busier city.  Perfect for young readers, this is a satisfying story of accidental adventure-- with a happy ending. A Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year! The award-winning  I Like to Read® series

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Book SynopsisThumpy, thumpy, thumpy, thump! Here comes Thumpy Feet! He eats, cleans, plays, hunts, and naps. And he''ll win his way into your heart! The onomatopoeic text follows a fun-loving, food-loving, self-satisfied cat as he enjoys the simple pleasures of his daily routine. Reminiscent of East Asian ink wash paintings, the illustrations not only reproduce Thumpy Feet''s exquisite movement but also his very essence. Masterful compositions -- balanced, varied, and often surprising -- capture the reader''s attention and arouse his or her emotions: joy, anticipation, and love at first sight!

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Book SynopsisFollow a stray cat as she braves the snowy city streets to find a home in this nearly-wordless picture book.  A calico cat with curious eyes cautiously approaches a grocery store. . . . only to be shooed away by the owner with a broom. She keeps wandering, and tries to climb on a city bus-- but the driver tells her to SCRAM! Disheartened, the cat huddles down as snow begins to fall-- until another bus pulls up, and the driver welcomes her aboard. And when an old man sits down beside her, the cat makes a friend for life-- and finally finds the home she’s been searching for.A purr-fect pick for cat lovers, this heartwarming picture book features a simple text, heavy with onomatopoeia, and striking, bold illustrations that carry the story, depicting the charming cat’s range of emotions.  See how a simple act of kindness can change lives forever.  Young readers will empathize with the strong emotional content—hung

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Book SynopsisThe energetic dogs from Geisel Award Honor Book See Me Run are back in another adventure in this Guided Reading Level D book.   These dogs like to dig—and dig—and dig! But when their digging disturbs gophers, racoons, and an angry bear, they have to run!  The beach is a new place to dig, but what could be in that treasure chest. . . ? Pirate''s treasure?  No . . . it''s full of pirate ghosts, and they have to run away again!   Finally, the dogs find a new spot—and something that likes to dig as much as they do.   Bright, cartoonish illustrations bring this story to life, full of energy and action—adding detail and humor to the simple text to support the story.  This cast of mischievous dogs is sure to win your heart as they play in the dirt and chase each other through the pages of this early reader.   The award-winning  I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading

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Book SynopsisHappiness is a day in the park for a pack of joyful pups, in this Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning Level D early reader.See me run. A happy, fuzzy gold mutt is running through the park when he finds some friends. So he joins the crowd, and together they run, chase, and play in the mud. Then they begin to dig-- and find the mother lode, a huge pile of bones. But when the bones magically arrange themselves into a dinosaur-- who isn''t very happy to be woken up-- the dogs have to run again! Energetic, cartoon-style illustrations of this pack of mischievous dogs accompany the simple text, adding plenty of visual humor and detail to delighjt young readers. Filled with personality and fun, this pack of pups is bound for adventure! The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott,

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Book SynopsisA boy learns that nature is full of stories to tell when he finds and follows a mouse's tracks in a wintery wood.Milo wants a story, but his mom is too busy to entertain him. Instead, she encourages him to go out and play in the snow. At first, Milo is disappointed - he doesn't want to play outside, he wants a story. But when he starts to follow a trail of mouse-prints, he discovers signs of activity all around, prompting him to ask, What happened here? Before long, he's using his imagination -- depicted in lush wordless spreads that capture the vividness of Milo's fantasies -- to fill in the gaps. By the time Milo comes home, he's the one with stories to tell.A must have for the winter season, Liza Woodruff's Once Upon a Winter Day is a fun read-aloud that shares details about animal behavior from a child's perspective. A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year!

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Book SynopsisRrrrh! means Let's be friends in tiger talk, but the other animals don't understand him and run away! Maybe the gentle rum-pum-pum of the drum can help him. Fun animal sounds in a story about friendship, communication, and music. A perfect story time read-aloud! The lonely tiger finds a drum. He strikes it with his tail--and friends start to follow: a monkey who says chee-chee-chee which means I will come too in monkey talk, a rhino who says ouggh which means I will come too in rhino talk, a parrot that says scree-awk, a chameleon, an elephant, and eventually a child--who is now reunited with the drum he lost. Because of the drum, the tiger is no longer lonely and friendless. Information about tiger conservation is included in the back.The authors are the two most beloved contemporary children's books author-poets.

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Book SynopsisTravel across the plains and through the jungle with this illustrated board book! Look! An elephant eats. Look! Zebras run. Very simple text is paired with full-page, realistic illustrations by Caldecott Honoree Ted Lewin, whose luminous illustrations of warthogs, rhinos, and more were inspired by photographs taken on a trip across Africa. This sturdy and stunningly illustrated board book invites the youngest readers to observe wild animals in their natural habitats. On the final pages, the story comes back home and we see a young boy reading, surrounded by toy versions of the animals he's visited in the books pages. An ode to the natural world and the power of imagination, this is sure to be a favorite for curious kids who love interesting animals.

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Book SynopsisGo from 1 to 20 and look for chicks aplenty in this cheerful read-along.Rabbit needs to one, two, buckle her shoe and three, four, run out the door so she can help her neighbor Mommy Hen prepare a yummy surprise for the little pigs' birthday party. Meanwhile, Mommy Hen's four little chickes are causing mischief. Can you count to 20 with Rabbit and keep track of those sneaky chicks at the same time?Between the four little chicks hiding on every page and the creative story-telling approach to a popular counting rhyme, there is a lot to love about this delightful picture book. Combined with Jane Cabrera's signature eye-catching art style, learning to count has never been so much fun.Jane Cabrera's Story Time celebrates children's best-loved read along nursery rhymes and songs. These interactive favorites are given a new twist by award-winning artist Jane Cabrera and feature her bold, bright, kid-friendly illustrations. Other titles in the series include H

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Book SynopsisAll around the world, from the sleeping city to the icy pole, baby animals and their parents share the wonder of a twinkling star. In this sturdy board book just right for small hands, a favorite lullaby becomes a celebration of love. On a beautiful night an owl sings to his owlet, a deer to her fawn, a whale to her calf. Animal parents all over the world sing this lullaby to their young, just as parents all over the world sing to their children as they go to sleep.Jane Cabrera's Story Time gives favorite nursery rhymes and songs a new toddler-friendly twist. These interactive favorites feature bold, bright, illustrations and catchy refrains. Don't miss other fun titles including Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Old Mother Hubbard, and Mommy Carry Me Please.

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Book SynopsisLike all dogs, Bob likes breakfast, riding in the family car, and digging for bones. But unlike other dogs, Bob cooks breakfast for himself and his family, drives the family car and digs for dinosaur bones with a paleontologist. When the girl next door challenges Bob’s owner to a contest to see whose dog is best, Bob doesn’t sit, fetch or speak on command. Bob loses. I’m sorry, Bob says as the girl and her dog march off in triumph. But to make up for his deficiencies, Bob makes pizza for the family.Readers will enjoy the wry humor that is underscored by an ironic text and understated illustrations.

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Book SynopsisOne, two, three--count along with this bright, bold rendition of a classic song, from read-along master Jane Cabrera!Animal moms and their babies learn and play together on a beautiful day over in the meadow. But each family is a different size. Can you number them all?Perfect for going over numbers and counting with very young readers, this colorful reinvention of Over in the Meadow includes several spreads to sum up all the count-able animals in easy-to-read groupings. Jane Cabrera's uniquely textured art and whimsical lyrics will have readers singing and counting along in story hours, or one-on-one settings. A fun way to bring learning home!Cabrera's picture books have received worldwide attention and two Oppenheim Toy Portfolio awards. Her colorful twists on traditional nursery rhymes are perfect for both teachers and parents hoping to engage toddlers in the act of reading.

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Book SynopsisAll aboard and off we go on the bus to the watering hole! The wheels on the bus go round and round, taking a chorus of animal friends along for the ride. Can you identify each one? A lion roars, flamingos flap, and a hyena laughs a big ha-ho-hee. Don't forget to watch out for the crocodile, whose jaws go snap. Together, a simple bus ride becomes a grand adventure. Toddlers and parents, one and all, can sing and move along. Jane Cabrera's Story Time gives favorite nursery rhymes and songs a new toddler-friendly twist. These interactive favorites feature bold, bright, illustrations and catchy refrains. Don't miss other fun titles including Old Macdonald Had a Farm, If You're Happy and You Know It, and Over in the Meadow.

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